Playdoh (http://www.hasbro.com/playdoh/)

common sense media says

Feats of clay.


parents & educators say
  • 33% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say it's educational

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that although the site does list every Play-Doh product imaginable, it's mostly harmless -- but it doesn't feature very much in fun, either. The online coloring is very good for that sort of game, offering many colors and precise control. In the "Parents" section you can find tips on removing the compound from your carpet, and learn that one of the ingredients in Play-Doh is wheat, so that kids with a wheat gluten allergy may react. The site says more activities are coming soon.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Online catalog of all the Play-Doh products.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the use of ads on Web sites. Why does this one have so many? Can you tell what's an ad and what isn't? Why is it so hard to tell the difference?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Unfortunately, all the creative stuff that would really interest kids, parents, and teachers is buried way beneath the ads and product gobbledygook, creating a place where consumerism rings loud and imagination -- one of the best benefits of Play-Doh play -- is lost. The bright colors and bubbly cartoons do make kids happy to roam around. It's just that they can't go too far without running up against an ad or something sponsored by a toy. Kids will get a lot of practice learning mousing skills, but the activities won't boost their IQ levels, and they'll be bored after about 10 minutes of play time.

This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 33% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say it's educational

Most useful reviews by all members

2cat007
teen, 14 years old
 

iyanaphoo
kid, 11 years old
 
i love it

carmella@voriz ...
parent of 17 year old
 
good
i love it

robinpeggy
parent of 12 year old
 
mediocre at best
No sound, flat graphics, this is mainly a store. (and because of lack of sound, needs a reader, so 5-7 only applies to readers) CSM really missed the boat on this one. A waste of time.

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